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A rundown of USCHO’s coverage from 2010 conference championship weekend: THURSDAY, MARCH 18 WCHA Live Blog: WCHA Final Five North Dakota 2, Minnesota-Duluth 0: Eidsness Stops 22 for Sioux North Dakota Penalty Kill Negates Minnesota-Duluth FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Bracketology Live Blog WCHA Live Blog: WCHA Final Five St. Cloud State 2, Wisconsin 0: Lee Stops … Read more
USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski catch up on, well, everything that went down last weekend. Or at least it seems that way with all the noteworthy events the penultimate weekend of conference play brought. Also, debate on the long lost “Last 16” rule in the selection criteria resurfaces.
After Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Boston University in the deciding game of the best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinals series, Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy wasn’t shy when talking about the expectations for his Warriors this season. “I don’t know that anybody believed in this team except this team,” said Dennehy. “Any advancement we made as a program … Read more
In the postseason, things don’t always turn out the way they are supposed to. Bemidji State is the latest classic example of this. The Beavers came into the final CHA tournament riding high as the eighth-ranked team in the nation — and deservedly so. They dominated and bullied the rest of the CHA and were … Read more
A 1-0 shutout win over Robert Morris. A magnificent 43-save performance in an overtime championship game victory against Niagara. All-tournament honors, the tourney Most Valuable Player award, and an NCAA playoff berth. What can you say about Alabama-Huntsville goaltender Cameron Talbot’s work in the 2010 CHA tournament? According to Talbot, not much. “I know these … Read more
St. Norbert (22-3-3 Overall, 14-2-2 in NCHA) Faced with its first weeknight NCAA tournament game in school history, St. Norbert relied on its typical stingy defense and big-game experience to down Adrian 4-3 in an opening round contest on Wednesday. The win advances the Green Knights to the NCAA quarterfinals on Saturday where they will … Read more
Norwich Cadets (23-1-4 overall, 16-1-2 in the ECAC East) The top ranked Cadets come into the NCAA tournament as the number one overall seed, following their winning the ECAC East conference title last weekend in Northfield. The formula of great goaltending, a very tight defense, and balanced scoring continues to drive the success of the … Read more
Middlebury Panthers (19-4-4 overall, 12-3-4 in NESCAC) After a two year absence from the national stage where the Panthers failed to secure at-large bids, the Panthers are excited to be returning to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time. There, they will face a very familiar foe. “I think it is just a terrific matchup … Read more
Oswego Lakers (25-2-0 overall, 15-1-0 in SUNYAC) The last time the Oswego Lakers were in the NCAA playoffs, they hoisted the national championship trophy high above their heads. That was in 2007, and they got in after being upset in the SUNYAC semifinals. They took their second chance and ran the table. This year, Oswego … Read more
All season, the Niagara Purple Eagles have looked for players to step up in big games. Judging by their unimpressive record, it did not happen too often. However, in their biggest game of the season, the Purple Eagles did have someone play a paramount role, and it prolonged their season while bringing their NCAA tournament … Read more
Join USCHO ECAC Hockey Correspondent Brian Sullivan on Friday, March 12, at 4 p.m. Eastern for a live chat about the league quarterfinals. ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals
St. Norbert (21-3-3 Overall, 14-2-2 in the NCHA) After a year hiatus, St. Norbert returns to the NCAA tournament for the 11th time in the past 14 seasons, and first since winning the 2008 national championship. The Green Knights rolled to the NCHA Peters Cup title with a pair of 7-1 playoff wins over UW-Stevens … Read more
Typically when a team is knocked out of the playoffs, there is some disappointment, shock, and disbelief. Oftentimes a team says they’re using those emotions to dig deeper and come back even stronger in the next season. Typically the fans and players have to wait until the next season to have a shot at revenge. … Read more
Elmira Soaring Eagles (18-8-1 overall, 11-4 in the ECAC West) The last few days have been an emotional roller coaster for the Elmira Soaring Eagles. Leading 3-2 on Saturday in the ECAC West championship game, Elmira saw Manhattanville tie the game with one second left in regulation and then lost when the Valiants scored midway … Read more
USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski are talking playoff upsets — and the potential for more — in this week’s rundown of Division I college hockey.
Forward Cory Conacher might have accounting in his future, but right now, he’s accounting for a lot of Canisius’ goals.
Is it possible for the seeds to shake out perfectly so no alterations are needed? That wouldn’t give the committee much work to do, nor does it for Jayson Moy in this week’s edition.
Jayson Moy does a bracket shuffle this week, looking to improve attendance figures at all four regionals.
Who’ll come away with the Hockey East title? That’s one of the items up for discussion by USCHO.com senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski this week.
Nick Johnson and Dave Jarman may not be household names, but the Sacred Heart seniors have the kind of statistics that merit attention. Bob Birge reports.